Eugenio

Eugenio represents the Italian and Spanish variant of the German name Eugen, while the Portuguese form is known as Eugênio. The name means 'of good descent' or 'the well-born' and can also be interpreted as 'the noble'. It originally derives from the Greek name Eugénios, formed from the ancient Greek words eu for 'good' and genos for 'descent, race'.

What does the name Eugenio mean?

Eugenio is the Italian and Spanish version of the name Eugen, while the Portuguese form is Eugênio. The meaning includes 'of good descent' or 'the well-born' and can also be translated as 'the noble'. The name has its roots in the Greek name Eugénios and is composed of the ancient Greek terms eu (good) and genos (descent, race). Other international variants of the name include Eugene (English), Eugène (French), Eugenius (Latin, Dutch), Eugeniusz (Polish), Ewen (Scottish), Jenö (Hungarian), and Jewgeni (Russian).

Where does the name Eugenio come from?

The name Eugenio has ancient Greek roots and encompasses meanings such as 'of good descent' or 'the noble'. It is composed of the ancient Greek words eu, meaning 'good', and genos, meaning 'descent, race'. The languages in which the name appears are Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Eugenio?

The pronunciation of Eugenio is fluid and consists of four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Eu-ge-ni-o' [eu̯dʒeˈniːo]. This pronunciation creates a melodic sequence with gentle transitions. The 'ni' adds a slight brightness to the sound, while the final 'o' forms a rounded conclusion. Thus, Eugenio sounds harmonious, lively, and carries an elegant, Mediterranean touch.

When is the name day of Eugenio?

The name days for Eugenio are celebrated on January 23, June 2, November 13, and December 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Eugenio is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 1,564th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, which places it 4,458th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,300th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eu / Euge / Eugi / Genio / Gino

Similar first names

Evgeniy

Famous people

• Eugenio Amore (Italian beach volleyball player)
• Eugenio Beltrami (Italian mathematician)
• Eugenio Bersellini (Italian football player)
• Eugenio Biagini (historian)
• Eugenio Canfari (footballer from Italy)
• Eugenio Castellucci (Argentinian footballer)
• Eugenio Courret (photographer from France)
• Eugenio de Ochoa (writer from Spain)
• Eugenio Fernandi (Italian opera singer)
• Eugenio Fuentes (writer from Spain)
• Eugenio Garin (Italian historian)
• Eugenio German (Brazilian chess player)
• Eugenio Gret (cyclist)
• Eugenio Hilario (football player)
• Eugenio Lamanna (Italian football player)
• Eugenio Machado Souto (Brazilian football player)
• Eugenio Miccini (Italian poet)
• Eugenio Nadal Gaya (Spanish writer)
• Eugenio Pacelli (Pope Pius XII)
• Eugenio Peralta (Paraguayan football player)